Asian Games 2026 Schedule Today, 16 Sep 2026: Thai Womens Volleyball and Mens Football Teams Play Opening Matches

Asian Games 2026 schedule today, 16 Sep 2026: Thai men's national football and women's volleyball teams play their opening matches.

On 16 September 2026, the Asian Games 2026 schedule features Thai national athletes competing, with two fan-favorite sports—men's football and women's volleyball—starting their first group stage matches.

The Thai women's volleyball team is aiming to win their first Asian Games gold medal after previously earning one silver medal (2018) and two bronze medals (2014 and 2022).

Meanwhile, the Thai men's football team is aiming to win their first Asian Games medal ever, having achieved their best results with four fourth-place finishes (1990, 1998, 2002, and 2014).

Asian Games 2026 schedule for Thai athletes.

Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Men's Football Group Stage Matchday 1, Group A.

14:00 – Thailand vs Kyrgyzstan.

(Live broadcast: ONE HD31 and AIS PLAY application).

Women's Volleyball Group Stage Matchday 1, Group C.

14:00 – Thailand vs Mongolia.

(Live broadcast: PPTV HD 36 and AIS PLAY application).

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